Job Title: Merchandiser
Company: anantam – A Multi-Designer Fashion Retail Chain
Location: New Delhi, India
Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Reporting at anantam HQ, Ghitorni)
Start Date: Immediate
Role Overview: Senior Merchandiser
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Merchandiser to lead our merchandising efforts across
retail and digital channels. This role is pivotal to upholding our aesthetic values, driving profitable collections, and
fostering a collaborative ecosystem between designers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Designer Curation & Onboarding
● Scout and identify promising emerging designers aligned with Anantam’s aesthetic and customer profile
● Manage the onboarding process of new designers, ensuring alignment with brand goals
● Nurture and maintain strategic relationships with both established and emerging designers
Merchandise & Collection Planning
● Work with the team to plan and curate seasonal collections based on festivals, trends, and store needs
● Optimize merchandise mix for individual stores and online platforms
● Analyze buying patterns and implement corrective strategies based on sales data
Inventory & Sales Management
● Monitor monthly inventory across locations to ensure profitability and minimize dead stock
● Evaluate product performance, track fast- and slow-moving SKUs, and coordinate necessary action
● Use data insights to inform product selection and markdowns
Visual Merchandising & In-store Presentation
● Ensure that stores maintain high visual and aesthetic standards through curated VM stories
● Collaborate with store teams to implement seasonal narratives that reflect designer ethos
Vendor Management & Negotiations
● Build strong vendor networks through trust, transparency, and professionalism
● Negotiate pricing and markdowns to improve profitability while maintaining long-term partnerships
Team Management & Training
● Lead, guide, and inspire the merchandising team to achieve KPIs
● Train store staff to understand collections, brand narratives, and customer preferences
● Conduct evaluations to identify team strengths and support individual development
Strategic Planning & Event Coordination
● Draft and manage the annual retail calendar including pop-ups, designer showcases, and trunk shows
● Coordinate with designers and marketing teams to ensure successful event execution.
Candidate Profile
Minimum Requirements:
● At least 3 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within ethnic or luxury designerwear retail
● Strong understanding of Indian textiles, fashion cycles, and regional consumer preferences
● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
● Highly analytical with the ability to make data-driven decisions
● Experience in vendor management and multi-brand retail environments
● Demonstrated leadership and team mentoring skills
● Passionate about fashion, aesthetics, and retail innovation
Please share your resume at managerhr@anantam.net
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person